Description
A quick and bold Italian-American seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp simmered in a vibrant, spicy tomato sauce with garlic, crushed red pepper, and fresh parsley. Ready in under 30 minutes, Spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with a flavorful, fiery meal that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Finishing Touches
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Serving Suggestions
- Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or angel hair) or crusty bread
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Clean and pat dry the shrimp. Lightly season with salt and black pepper to ensure even cooking and better sauce absorption.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Build the Sauce: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the white wine if using. Let the sauce simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to meld flavors and thicken slightly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the sauce. Cook gently, stirring, until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes. Avoid overcooking to keep shrimp tender.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Stir in chopped fresh parsley just before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp when possible for best texture and flavor.
- Simmer the sauce to deepen flavor and balance acidity.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control heat level.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent a rubbery texture.
- Choose high-quality canned tomatoes like San Marzano for best taste.
- If omitting white wine, substitute with a splash of broth or water.
- Leftovers keep in refrigerator up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid overcooking shrimp.
- Freeze sauce separately if necessary; add freshly cooked shrimp when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg